El Salvador: Sugar Annual
5th May 2022
Improved seeds, more access to irrigation systems, continued investment in energy production, new milling technology, and rum production will continue to benefit El Salvador’s sugar industry over the next three to five years. However, uncertain future international prices and abnormal weather conditions will continue to be obstacles for the sector.
Sugarcane production for the MY22 harvest is estimated at 6.9 million metric tons (MMT). Based on new data provided by the Salvadoran Sugar Council (CONSAA), production for MY21 has been revised downward to 6.87 MMT. Boosted by attractive internal prices, exports under free trade agreements and additional access to the U.S. market, the sector is
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